Microbiology Flashcards
what are the two types of HSV?
HSV 1
HSV 2
which type of HSV is more commonly associated with oral lesions?
HSV 1
when is HSV 1 usually acquired?
childhood
what type of HSV is more commonly associated with genital lesions?
HSV 2
how is HSV transmitted?
by oral secretions
who is usually affected by primary gingivostomatitis?
pre school aged children
what is primary gingivostomatitis?
primary infection with HSV 1
how does primary gingivostomatitis present?
vesicles around the mouth
fever
lymphadenopathy
how is primary gingivostomatitis managed?
aciclovir
where does facial HSV remain latent?
the trigeminal ganglion
where does genital HSV remain latent?
the sacral ganglion
what occupations are associated with herpetic whitlow?
dentist
anaesthetist
how is herpetic whitlow prevented?
wearing gloves if at risk
what is a very serious complication of HSV infection?
herpes simplex encephalitis
how is HSV confirmed in the lab?
swab and PCR
how does herpangina present?
vesicles on the soft palate
what causes herpangina?
coxsackie viruses
how is diagnosis of herpangina made?
clinical
PCR
what causes hand foot and mouth disease?
coxsackie viruses
who is commonly affected by outbreaks of hand foot and mouth disease?
families
how is diagnosis of hand foot and mouth disease made?
clinical
PCR
what is acute pharyngitis?
inflammation of the oropharynx
what is tonsillitis?
inflammation of the tonsils
what should be considered if sore throat with lethargy lasts over a week?
glandular fever
when should a patient with a sore throat be referred immediately?
stridor
difficulty breathing
dehydration
systemically unwell
what is the most common cause of bacterial sore throat?
group A strep
what are two late complications of bacterial sore throat?
rheumatic fever
glomerulonephritis
what criteria can be used to determine if someone with a sore throat needs antibiotics?
CENTOR
fever PAIN